Amarinder Singh Raja Warring also questioned the role of Punjab Intelligence while referring to the grenade attack on the house of BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia.

Bollywood actress and BJP MP from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut raised eyebrows recently by claiming that she had received an electricity bill of around a mind-boggling Rs 1 lakh for a single month for her unoccupied house in Manali. It is a miserable situation. I feel ashamed as to what is happening, she had said while hitting out at the Himachal Pradesh government. State Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan, however, dismissed it as a case of Kangana being Kangana. He noted that the actor is known

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann hits back at the Congress, asks leaders of Opposition parties to refrain from engaging in politics of threat and terror.

Punjab CM warns parties to refrain from indulging in threat politics Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday warned the leaders of opposition parties to refrain from indulging in politics of threat and terror as people will never tolerate their divisive and mischievous attitude. The Chief Minister said a senior leader of the [] The post Punjab CM warns parties to refrain from indulging in threat politics appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal said no gangster or drug smuggler would remain in Punjab once SAD is back in power in 2027. He also assured government jobs for Panjabis. Addressing a gathering on the occasion of Baisakhi at Talwandi Sabo, Sukhbir said, I am committed to making Punjab the number one state in the country. I am also committed to augmenting the social welfare schemes and giving relief to the weaker sections. Sukhbir spoke about safeguarding the in

CHANDIGARH: A political controversy erupted in Punjab after Leader of Opposition Pratap Singh Bajwa claimed that 50 hand grenades had entered the state, 18 of which were used in blasts, while 32 remained unaccounted for. What is the source of this information? If Bajwa had received this information, does he have any connection with Pakistan that the terrorists there are calling and telling him directly how many bombs they have sent? Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asked in response. Meanwhile, a te

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police on April 13 questioned senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa over his purported statement that 50 bombs have reached Punjab, of which 18 have exploded. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also questioned the particulars of Bajwa's statement, saying neither Punjab Police Intelligence nor a Central Intelligence agency have shared an information. Mann said strict action will be taken if Bajwa's statement was meant only to create panic. The Leader of Opposition in Punjab assem

A controversy has erupted in Punjab after Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa claimed that 50 bombs had reached the state, with 18 already exploded. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann demanded Bajwa reveal his source, questioning if he had ties to Pakistan.

Following an explosion outside BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia's Jalandhar residence, BJP State President Sunil Jakhar has strongly criticized chief minister Bhagwant Mann and the AAP government regarding Punjab's deteriorating law and order. Jakhar accused Mann of misusing police resources, alleging intelligence personnel were deployed to monitor Delhi Congress headquarters instead of preventing such incidents.

CHANDIGARH: A last took place outside the residence of BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia in Punjab's Jalandhar district, causing panic in the area. Deputy Commissioner of Police Manpreet Singh said forensic teams have reached the spot to collect samples. A loud sound was heard at around 1 am outside Kalia's residence near Shastri Market in Jalandhar, police said, adding that no one was hurt in the incident. No one was hurt in the incident, said Deputy Commissioner of Police Manpreet Singh, adding, Th

CHANDIGARH: Punjab's Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) have opposed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 , alleging that the Modi Government will now set sights on the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) followed by dilution of the autonomy of Christian institutions. Leader of Opposition and senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa said that the relentless assault on minority rights by the Modi government is exemplified by the contentious Waqf (Amen

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria flagged off a foot march, Pad Yatra, against drug abuse from the Kartarpur Corridor, urging people to turn it into a public movement (Jan Andolan). Until the public supports the cause, no government can eradicate the menace of drugs that has been plaguing the state, he said. The march, which began today, will conclude on April 8 at Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar. Kataria will walk through villages in the border districts of Gurdaspur and Amritsar over

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court today transferred the investigation into the assault of serving Army Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son to the Chandigarh Police, directing the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) within three days. The decision came after Col Bath petitioned for a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or an independent agency. Justice Harpreet Singh Brar, while passing the order, specified that no Punjab Police officer should be part

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has fundamentally changed India's political discourse, shifting the focus to governance and public welfare. Addressing an executive summit in Ludhiana, Mann emphasised the role of AAP volunteers as the backbone of the partys success and reiterated its commitment to the people. AAP volunteers are not just political workers; they are a revolution in themselve

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that his government has provided over 55,000 government jobs to youth in the state within 36 months, emphasizing a transparent recruitment process. Speaking at an event to distribute appointment letters to new teachers, Mann highlighted significant educational reforms, infrastructure improvements, and initiatives to upskill teachers, boosting enrollment in government schools.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said his government has provided over 55,000 government jobs to youth in the state during its 36-month tenure.

CHANDIGARH/HOSHIARPUR: Punjab farmers on Monday staged protests outside the residences of the AAP MLAs against police crackdown in which protesters were evicted from the Shambhu and Khanauri border points. The call for the protest was given by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha. They were condemning the March 19 Punjab Police action in which it detained several farmers leaders as they were returning after a meeting with a central delegation led by Union Agricultur

CHANDIGARH: The ties between INDIA bloc allies-- the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) -- took a plunge after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that Rahul Gandhi lacks leadership quality. A day after Mann made the remark, top Congress leaders Partap Singh Bajwa and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Monday retorted saying that AAP is a B-team of the BJP. They accused Mann of taking diktats from Amit Shah. He (Mann) seems to have lined up as one of the eserve players, they added. Punjab

CHANDIGARH: The family of serving army Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday and reiterated their demand for a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). On Monday, they will meet Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, and if they do not receive justice, their protest, which is emporarily suspended now, will resume. Two days ago , the Punjab and Haryana High Court questioned the state government over the delay in registering a First Information Report

SANGRUR (PUNJAB), Mar 29: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today said the State Government has decided to advance paddy sowing this year to June 1. He said the decision was taken to avoid complications to paddy growers in selling their crop due to high moisture content in October. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event here, Mann said zone-wise cultivation of the paddy crop will be done in the state, for which necessary planning and arrangements are being [] The post Punjab Govt a

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann supports the farmers' movement and plans to take them for talks with the Center on May 4. He emphasizes that the protest is aimed at the central government and highlights Punjab's challenges, including combating drugs without harsh measures.

CHANDIGARH: Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher, released from jail today, accused both the BJP-led Union Government and the AAP-led Punjab Government of conspiring to undermine the ongoing farmers' protest 2.0. He likened the central government to invader Ahmad Shah Abdali and the Punjab government to Zakaria Khan, notorious for persecuting Sikhs. Pandher, the convenor of Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, was released from Muktsar jail, while Abhimanyu Kohar, Kaka Kotra and some other farmer leaders were re

The Congress, BJP, and the Shiromani Akali Dal targeted the Bhagwant Mann government for not announcing Rs 1,000 per month for women which was one of the key poll promises of the AAP.

CHANDIGARH: Slamming the fourth budget presented by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) regime in Punjab, the opposition Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as well as farmer leaders accused the government of neglecting critical issues and failing to deliver on key promises, especially the monthly allowance for women. Leader of the Opposition and senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa termed the budget a plethora of lies and deceitfulness. It has been an extremely disap

The Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab was left red-faced in the Assembly after two MLAs of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) criticised the state government's work in the health sector

The Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab was left red-faced in the Assembly after two MLAs of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) criticised the state government's work in the health sector

CHANDIGARH: Expressing strong reservations over the manner in which Punjab Police officials conducted themselves in an alleged assault case involving Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son Angad Singh Bath, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday asked the state government to explain the delay in the registration of a case over the issue and file a detailed reply by March 28. A notice of motion was also issued to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the state by Justice Sandeep

CHANDIGARH: Days after the crackdown on protesting farmers, Punjab Police on Monday said it has released nearly 800 farmers from detention and is going to free 450 more on the direction of the state government. Since March 19, hundreds of farmers had been taken into custody after the AAP government decided to clear the protest sites, claiming that the stir had impacted businesses, industries and the general public. In a statement here, Inspector General of Police (Headquarters) Sukhchain Singh G

CHANDIGARH: The family of Army Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath has ended their protest following an assurance from the Punjab government that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will meet them on March 31 to hear their grievances. The family, supported by ex-servicemen, had been protesting outside the Deputy Commissioner's office in Patiala, demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the assault on Col Bath and his son by 12 Punjab Police personnel on March 14. They were also calling

NEW DELHI: Weeks after defeat in the Assembly elections, AAP has restructured the party, with former minister Saurabh Bharadwaj being appointed as the Delhi state convenor, replacing Gopal Rai, and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia being named the Punjab unit in-charge. An announcement in this regard was made following a meeting of the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of the party on Friday. Former environment minister Gopal Rai will head Gujarat unit and Pankaj Gupta will lead Goa af

CHANDIGARH: Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Congress, and farmer leaders, accusing them of exploiting farmers for political gains and engaging in low-level politics. He claimed that farmers genuine demands were being ignored while Punjab was being demolished. Jakhar alleged that a conspiracy was underway to defame farmers. Until now, they used farmers' names, but today, they razed farmers' tents with bulldozers. Pagri sambhal Jatta. You

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi met with protesting Punjab Congress MPs, including Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, over the eviction of farmers at Punjab-Haryana borders. Warring condemned the actions against farmers, blaming Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP-led government, calling for discussions on farmers' demands. Protests ensued in Haryana and Punjab.

CHANDIGARH: Following the eviction of protesting farmers from the Shambhu border, Haryana security personnel on Thursday morning started removing cemented barricades, which were erected to prevent the Punjab farmers from heading to Delhi. At the Shambhu border, JCB and other machines have been deployed to remove the concrete blocks to clear the Shambhu-Ambala road, which remained closed for over a year. The Haryana security officials had fortified the state border with Punjab with cement blocks,

CHANDIGARH: Opposition parties on Wednesday condemned the detention of several farmer leaders including Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal, calling it a cowardly act of the AAP-led Punjab government. Several farmer leaders including Pandher and Dallewal were detained in Mohali while returning from a meeting with a central delegation, as the Punjab Police evicted farmers from Shambhu and Khanauri protest sites and began clearing the roads, which were blocked for more than a year. Cond

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officials, however, agreed that the logistical support for Pakistan's drone strategy is going down in Punjab

Arvind Kejriwal affirmed that Bhagwant Mann would serve his full term as Punjab's chief minister, dismissing opposition claims of his removal. Kejriwal and Mann identified drugs and corruption as Punjab's major issues while asserting their commitment to tackling these problems. Mann emphasized ongoing efforts towards making Punjab prosperous.

A blast damaged the Thakurdwara temple in Amritsar's Khandwala after attackers on a bike hurled an explosive device. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann blamed the assault on disruptive forces, while opposition leaders criticized the government's failure to maintain security and called for thorough investigations.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said that the BJP-led union government is trying to eliminate its political opponents through the delimitation of constituencies in India. Talking to mediapersons after sending off a group of 72 teachers to Finland, CM Mann said that the undemocratic methodology adopted by the Centre raises suspicions. He said that the BJP is tactically reducing the number of seats in states where BJP and allies are weak and increasing the number of sea

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday stated that there were many attempts to disturb the peace in the state after a blast occurred at Thakurdwara Temple in Khandwala, Amritsar, late last night.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asserted that attempts were being made to disturb the state's peace, following a blast at Thakurdwara Temple in Amritsar. Meanwhile, the police thwarted an accused involved in Shiv Sena leader Mangat Ram's murder, arresting the perpetrators in an armed confrontation.

AAP Punjab leader Neel Garg criticized Congress leaders for holding meetings in Delhi, despite accusing AAP of being Delhi-centric. He pointed out the contradiction in their actions and questioned their focus on Punjab's issues. Garg claimed AAP, under CM Bhagwant Mann, is dedicatedly working for Punjabs development, unlike Congress's disconnected approach.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Cabinet has decided to hold the Budget session from March 21 to 28, with the state's Budget proposals scheduled for presentation on March 26. This decision was made during a meeting of the Punjab cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The meeting was initially scheduled for 11 am at the Chief Ministers Residence (CMR), however, it was delayed by an hour. Three ministers, Aman Arora, Laljit Singh Bhullar, and Dr Baljit Kaur, arrived at the CMR but left after abou

CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Malvinder Singh Kang on Tuesday moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha, raising the urgent issue of drug smuggling via drones across the Punjab-Pakistan international border. Stressing the need for collective action, Kang demanded a discussion in Parliament on measures to combat the increasing inflow of drugs and illegal weapons into the state. Speaking on the motion, Kang said, While Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is leading a comprehensive

CHANDIGARH: Four persons were killed while 11 others were injured after a bus rammed into a brick-laden tractor-trolley in Punjab's Jalandhar district on Monday, police said. The accident took place near the Kala Bakra area in Jalandhar when the bus was going to Jammu from Rajasthan, police said. When the tractor-trolley came on the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway from a village road, the bus rammed into it, said police. Police said the bus driver and a passenger were killed on the spot while two pa

CHANDIGARH: A day after the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) terminated the services of Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh and also Takht Kesgarh Jathedar Giani Sultan Singh from their posts, both Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring termed it as an act of vengeance (badlakhori). The Akal Takht in Amritsar and Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib in Anandpur Sahib in Rupanagar district are two of the five seats of temporal authority of

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann criticized the removal of two Jathedars by the SGPC as an act of vengeance, emphasizing the need for SGPC general elections. The SGPC replaced Giani Raghbir Singh and Giani Sultan Singh due to their deemed inadequate leadership, with Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj stepping in. The move sparked widespread condemnation among Sikh leaders.

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Parliament session, Congress parliamentary strategy group will meet on Monday evening to formulate the partys strategy on key issues such as the New Education Policy (NEP) and the delimitation exercise. Sources said the Congress leadership may set up a committee on the delimitation exercise. Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress president and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, b

Bhagwant Manns much-publicized campaign against drugs has faced criticism from the state Congress. They have challenged the Chief Minister to declare himself alcohol-free before imposing measures on the public. Partap Singh Bajwa, the Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly, remarked that before launching the Yudh Nashia Virudh (War Against Drugs), the crusader should publicly declare his alcohol-free status. Bajwa expressed doubt about the sincerity of the AAPs efforts against drugs, ci

CHANDIGARH: Recalling all the ongoing dharnas across the state, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), the umbrella organization of farmer unions that led the 2020-21 protests, has decided to hold demonstrations outside the residences of all Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs on March 10 and on March 15. Furthermore, the SKM has invited Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for an open debate with the farmer leaders on their demands. After an emergency meeting in Ludhiana on Thursday, attended by 22 of the 28 fa

CHANDIGARH: Delhis Food Supply, Industry, and Environment Minister and BJP National Secretary, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of attempting to portray its leader and former Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, as the messiah of Punjab. Addressing a press conference at the Punjab BJP office Sirsa, accompanied by state party leaders Fateh Jung Bajwa, state party leader, and Vineet Joshi, claimed that AAP, having lost its ground in Delhi, is now shifting its focus to

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann confronts farmers, accusing them of turning Punjab into a protest-ridden state. This standoff with farmers, crucial for AAP's previous electoral success, comes amid heightened political tensions and opposition criticism following AAP's Delhi election loss and Kejriwal's controversial Punjab visit.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed concern over the state becoming a 'dharna state' after inconclusive talks with Samyukta Kisan Morcha leaders. The ongoing protests are resulting in significant economic losses for the state. Farmer leaders, who plan to protest in Chandigarh, claimed multiple detentions and criticized Mann's handling of their concerns as disrespectful.

Opposition parties severely criticized Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for suggesting punitive action against protesting farmers, alleging they are causing losses and running a 'parallel government.' Congress urged Mann to address farmers' concerns without arrogance while SKM continues to demand legal guarantees for MSP and other agricultural policies.

Ahead of their planned protest in Chandigarh on March 5, several Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) leaders were detained in early morning raids at their residences on Tuesday and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann denounced the agitating farmer unions, saying they have turned Punjab into a 'state of dharnas' and caused huge losses to it.

Farmer leaders allege that the CM Bhagwant Mann did not listen properly to their demands; the Chief Minister said Punjab was turning into a dharna State; Opposition parties took a dig at the ruling AAP

CHANDIGARH: After a heated exchange with farmer unions yesterday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today took on the agitating tehsildars across the state, who have been on mass casual leave since Monday in protest against vigilance inquiries. Mann issued a stern warning, telling them to return to work immediately or face replacement. The Punjab Revenue Officers Association had announced on Monday that property registrations would remain suspended until March 7 in protest against vigilance ac

Earlier, protesting farmers claimed that Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann had got angry and provoked them during a meeting with him in Chandigarh. Farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal described him as unusually angry, noting that he had never witnessed such an outburst, even in high-level negotiations.

CHANDIGARH: Ahead of the Chandigarh Chalo call given by Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), the farmers will march towards the city on March 5. SKM had spearheaded the 2020-21 farmers' protest. The talks between the farmer leaders and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann remained inconclusive on March 3. Punjab Police, in a 'midnight' operation, conducted raids at residences of several farmer union leaders across the state and detained them. Meanwhile, the opposition party leaders slammed Punjab Chief M

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government will take the help of anti-drone technology to check smuggling of narcotics and arms and ammunition from across the border, Cabinet minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Tuesday. Finance Minister Cheema, who is leading a cabinet sub-committee to monitor action against the drug menace and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora on Tuesday witnessed the demonstration of the anti-drone technology by three companies in Mohali. Speaking to reporters, Arora said drugs, arms and am

CHANDIGARH: Talks between the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, which led the 2020-21 farmers' protest, and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann ended inconclusively. Farmers claim CM Mann walked out in anger, and the 'Chandigarh Chalo' march on March 5 will proceed as planned. On the other hand, Mann stated that his doors are always open for talks with the farmers, but emphasized that inconvenience and harassment of the general public in the name of agitation should be avoided. The two-hour meeting between Punjab Chie

CHANDIGARH: Talks between the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, which led the 2020-21 farmers' protest, and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann ended inconclusively. Farmers claim CM Mann walked out in anger, and the 'Chandigarh Chalo' march on March 5 will proceed as planned. On the other hand, Mann stated that his doors are always open for talks with the farmers, but emphasized that inconvenience and harassment of the general public in the name of agitation should be avoided. The two-hour meeting between Punjab Chie

Hoshiarpur, Mar 2: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday asserted that gangsters, smugglers, criminals and other anti-social elements have no place in the state and will soon be wiped out. Addressing a gathering here during the passing out parade of 2,490 cops, Mann said this pious land produced saints, seers, martyrs, legendary players and [] The post No place for gangsters and criminals in Punjab: CM Mann appeared first on Northlines .

Hoshiarpur, Mar 2: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday asserted that gangsters, smugglers, criminals and other anti-social elements have no place in the state and will soon be wiped out. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News Addressing a gathering here during the passing out parade of 2,490 cops, Mann said this pious land produced saints, seers, martyrs, legendary players and generals. The chief minister, however, said that smugglers, gangsters and other cr

Punjab Police launched a statewide operation against drugs, conducting raids at more than 750 locations as the cabinet sub-committee on the drug menace held its first meeting on Saturday. Around 12,000 police personnel were involved in the operation being carried out as part of an anti-drug campaign. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday set a deadline of three months to make the state drug-free. The operation led to the arrest of 290 drug smugglers after registration of 232 FIRs. Police

CHANDIGARH: A day after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann set a three-month deadline to make the state drug-free, Punjab Police arrested 290 drug smugglers and registered 232 FIRs in a massive state-level Cordon and Search Operation (CASO). The operation targeted 369 identified drug hotspots, with 798 raids conducted across all 28 police districts. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said the four-hour-long operation led to the seizure of 8.14 kg heroin, 1.21 kg opium, 3.5 kg ganja,

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has given Police Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) a three-month deadline to eliminate drugs from the state. He also announced that the government will set up special courts to fast-track drug-related cases and ensure that drug peddlers and their families are denied government subsidies, including free power and water, as a deterrent. At a high-level meeting with top police officials, Mann reaffirmed h

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Cabinet has approved the Excise Policy for 2025-26, aiming to generate Rs 11,020 crore in excise revenue, an increase of Rs 874.05 crore (8.61 per cent) over the previous financial years target. Additionally, the government has proposed setting up excise police stations across the state. Meanwhile, the Congress and BJP have criticised the move. The decision was taken during a Council of Ministers meeting held today at the official residence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police have arrested six youths, alleged Khalistan sympathisers, for hoisting a Khalistani flag and writing pro-Khalistan slogans on the boundary wall of a government school in Satoj village, Sangrur districtthe native village of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Superintendent of Police (Investigation), Sangrur, Palwinder Singh Cheema, shared details of the case, stating, On February 12, a video went viral on social media. It was released by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who runs the

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said that the draft policy is an attempt to bring back the contentious provisions of the three farm laws repealed in 2021 by the Government of India after a long protest by the farmers

CHANDIGARH: Is former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal eyeing a Rajya Sabha seat from Punjab? Speculation is rife that Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora may be the partys candidate for the upcoming bypoll in the Ludhiana (West) Assembly seat. If Arora contests and wins the by-election, he will have to vacate his RS seat. Insiders say that he could be inducted into the Bhagwant Mann cabinet as a minister. This potential vacancy in the Upper House has fueled rumours about Kejriwal possibly replacing him.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Assembly unanimously passed a resolution against the Union Governments draft National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing, stating that it is an attempt to reintroduce the three farm laws repealed by the Centre in 2020-21 after widespread farmer protests. The policy was unanimously rejected by the House in the Vidhan Sabha, with MLAs from across all parties rejecting it. The two BJP MLAs, Ashwani Sharma and Jangi Lal Mahajan, were not present during the two-hour dis

CHANDIGARH: Senior congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa today claimed that 32 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs are in touch with the grand old party and are just awaiting an opportunity to switch loyalties. In the coming months, it will be an Eknath Shinde episode in Punjab. As these legislators are doing advance booking with Congress like public buy tickets for Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh show. Ahead of the two-day special assembly session here, Bajwa alleged that union minister of state for railway

Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa has claimed that 32 AAP MLAs are in touch with him to switch sides, a claim that has been denied by the ruling AAP. Bajwa also alleged that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is in touch with the BJP and will join them if Arvind Kejriwal removes him. The leader of the opposition in the state assembly asserted that he has never made any wrong statement and that the Congress has no intention to topple the AAP government. The AAP's state unit president Aman Arora

Punjab's Leader of the Opposition, Congress's Pratap Singh Bajwa has said more than 32 MLAs of the state's ruling Aam Aadmi Party are in touch with him and it is possible that others are in touch with the BJP, indicating that the Bhagwant Mann gove

CHANDIGARH: After the Punjab government abolished the Department of Administrative Reforms headed by him, State Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said that the department's existence is not an agenda for him as Punjab is a higher priority for the government. They have now abolished the department. We have all come to save Punjab. For me, the department is not important; Punjab is important. (Whether this department exists or not) is not an agenda for us, Dhaliwal told media. According to the notif

Punjab minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal addresses the abolition of the Department of Administrative Reforms, emphasizing the focus on Punjab's welfare. CM Bhagwant Mann clarifies the decision to merge departments for streamlined governance and addresses BJP's criticisms of poor administration.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government's Department of Administrative Reforms, which existed only on paper without any officers or staff, was being headed by Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal for the past 21 months. Opposition parties have criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government, questioning its commitment to governance. Dhaliwal, who now retains only the NRI Affairs portfolio, responded to the controversy, saying, The Chief Minister can answer that better. I am a soldier of the par

The Punjab government has officially dissolved the Department of Administrative Reforms, which was led by Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal and has been on-existent for the past 20 months. This decision is part of a broader administrative overhaul by the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government, which also included the transfer of 21 IPS officers. A gazette notification issued by the Punjab Chief Secretary on Friday stated that the decision to abolish the department was made upon the recommen

CHANDIGARH: In an alleged security breach, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar's cavalcade was forced to wait for over 15 minutes on Wednesday night as the gate on the road leading to Punjab Bhawan and Haryana Bhawan was locked. The Haryana government has taken up this issue with the Chandigarh Police. Khattar and Saini were on their way to Haryana Niwas in Sector 3, Chandigarh, when their cavalcade was suddenly stopped for over 15 minutes on Wednesday

People from Punjab comprise the biggest chunk of the Indians being deported by the US, government sources said today - days after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's objection to the flights landing in his state.

The Indian government has defended the use of Amritsar as a deportation hub for US flights carrying Indian deportees, despite objections from Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Government sources said Punjab has the highest number of deportees among Indian states, with 126 out of 333 people deported since February 5. The sources added that 23 flights carrying Indian deportees have arrived in the country since May 2020, all landing in Amritsar. The move has sparked controversy, with opposition

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Former Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badals eldest daughter, Harkirat Kaur, got married to Abu Dhabi-based businessman Tejveer Singh Toor on February 12 in the national capital. The wedding festivities began on February 10 with sangeet ceremony at The Trident, Gurugram, where Bollywood singer Mika Singh performed. Several politicians attended the events, including Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, LoP in the Punjab as

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed hope on Tuesday that if another US plane carrying deportees arrives in India, it may not land in the state.

Punjab residents are benefitting from the 'Sarkar Aapke Dwar' scheme, initiated by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, offering 43 essential services online via helpline 1076, saving time and effort

Ludhiana: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday, February 16, said The mass deportation from the United States is an eye opener for all of us, as he urged youths to shun the idea of going abroad illegally and work hard in the state to ensure its socio-economic growth. Two US military planes have landed Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download

119 Indians deported from the US have arrived in Amritsar, triggering a major political row. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has hit out, saying, Dont make Punjab a deportation centre! His strong reaction has sparked debates on illegal immigration, US deportation policies, and the role of the Indian government in addressing the crisisThird batch of deported Indians to arrive soon. @kritsween with the latest updates | n18oc_world News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

CHANDIGARH: 112 Indians deported from United States are expected on a special US Air Force plane C17 Globemaster III which will land late tonight at the Amritsar International Airport. Sources said that the plane from the US will land at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar around 11.30 pm today. Among the 112 deportees from the US, 31 will be from Punjab, 44 from Haryana, 33 from Gujarat, two from Uttar Pradesh and one each from Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Yesterday lat

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor voiced his displeasure about the US using military aircraft for deporting alleged illegal Indian immigrants, calling for a protest if they were handcuffed. Meanwhile, Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu criticized Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for politicizing the issue.

CHANDIGARH: 117 Indians deported from the United States (US) landed at the Amritsar International Airport at 11.40 pm on Saturday . Deportees alleged that the men had their hands cuffed and legs chained while the women and minor children aboard the second US Air Force plane, C-17 Globemaster III were let free. Additionally, Sikh youth were deported without turbans. Of the 117 deportees, 65 are from Punjab, 33 are from Haryana, eight from Gujarat, three from Uttar Pradesh, two each from Goa, Maha

Amritsar: Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has condemned Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns criticism of the Centres decision to allow deportation flights from the US carrying illegal Indian immigrants to land in Amritsar. Besides slamming him for the poor law and order situation in Punjab, Bittu took a dig at the Chief Minister, saying the [] The post Union Minister Bittus alcohol test dig at Bhagwant Mann amid tussle over deportees issue appeared first on Northlines .

CHANDIGARH: 117 Indians deported from the United States arrived on a US Air Force plane, C-17 Globemaster III late Saturday night at Amritsar International Airport. The men had their hands cuffed and legs chained, women and the two children were not. Additionally, Sikh youth were returned without turbans. Meanwhile, Punjab Police arrested two deportees in connection with a murder case. The US Air Force plane, C-17 Globemaster, with 117 Indian deportees, landed at Amritsar International Airport a

CHANDIGARH: A political brouhaha has erupted with the BJP and Congress flaying Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over him questioning the logic behind all the US planes carrying illegal Indian deportees landing only in Amritsar and accusing the Centre of conspiring to divert the landings to Punjab. A second US military plane carrying 119 deportees landed in Amritsar late on Saturday night , while a third plane carrying 157 deportees is scheduled to land on Sunday. Earlier this month, the first

Leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa criticizes Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for his failure to curb human trafficking. As Indian deportees from the US land in Amritsar, Bajwa questions the efficacy of the Punjab Prevention of Human Smuggling Act, 2012, and BJP criticizes Mann's government for inefficiency.